Iraq’s marshlands are the largest wetland habitat in the Middle East, but years of damming, drainage, and pollution have rendered the area inadequate for the survival of the area’s plants, animals, and humans. Untold numbers of people, many of whom living in extreme poverty, have been displaced by the drying marshlands. After initial improvements after [...]
‘One For the Tiger’ Says Master Blaster, Big Cat Population On Steady Decline
March 21, 2009 By 3 Comments
This could not have come at a more appropriate time. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the greatest international cricketer to have ever walked the face of the earth dedicated his most recent Test century at Hamilton, to the tiger. Tiger conservation to be precise. He was later also quoted stating that the entire Indian cricket [...]
New Bird Evolves Faster than Any Other
March 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
Shell Dumps Wind, Solar and Hydro Power in Favour of Biofuels
March 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Shell will no longer invest in renewable technologies such as wind, solar and hydro power because they are not economic, the Anglo-Dutch oil company said. It plans to invest more in biofuels which environmental groups blame for driving up food prices and deforestation. Written by Tim Webb and shared with EcoWorldly as part of the [...]
Environmentalism, Organic Foods Explode in South Korea
March 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
The success of organic foods was never a sure bet in South Korea. Since the Korean word for pesticides literally means “plant medicines” many Koreans have had a difficult time seeing what’s wrong with using them. But today’s ultra health conscious Korean is becoming more environmentally savvy too. Today, words like “blossom” and “bloom” are [...]
